Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2013/08/31
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Sony doesn't compete with Nikon or Canon, they lose billions on cameras/lenses/electronics. Which rather amazing that they still make cameras. Chris Williams 504-231-6261 www.zoeicaimages.net Sent from my iholga On Aug 31, 2013, at 11:24 PM, John McMaster <john at mcmaster.co.nz> wrote: > I sold my D800E after very little use for similar reasons ;-) > > john > >> -----Original Message----- >> From Akhil Lal >> Sent: Sunday, 1 September 2013 3:08 p.m. >> To: Leica Users Group >> Subject: Re: [Leica] Sony Full Frame NEX >> >> Well the NEXs are very compact and relatively lightweight, which is a big >> plus. >> If Sony are serious about competing with Nikon and Canon they will have to >> introduce a new lne of lenses. >> >> I'm sure that I'm not the only one on this list who is disenchanted with >> the >> size and handling of modern top of the line SLRs. I dread taking out my >> D800E/24-70 zoom for casual picture taking; back in Leica R days I did not >> think twice before slinging an R7 over my shoulder. >> >> On Sun, 1 Sep 2013, John McMaster wrote: >> >>> Interesting, Sony will have to produce a whole new range of lenses unless >> Alpha ones fit - then what does NEX offer over DSLRs? >>> >>> john >>> >>>> -----Original Message----- >>>> >>>> >>>> Looks like a full frame NEX, perhaps 36 Mpixels,is due soon. Details >>>> of a full frame E mount CZ 35/2.8 lens have already been leaked over >>>> at Sonyalpharumors.com. >>>> >>>> If the more extreme rumours are to be believed Sony will make >>>> electronically coupled adapters to take Nikon and Canon lenses. >>>> >>>> Anyone thinking of buying a Fuji X series camera might want to wait a >>>> bit to see what Sony releases. >>>> >>>> Akhil >>>> > > _______________________________________________ >